Lake Area Chamber Happenings

It is a familiar situation… You just used a large chunk of your marketing budget to enter a trade show, drove to the venue to set up your booth, and spent hours trying to reel in potential customers with flashy posters and winning smiles. Afterward, all you have to show for your hard work is a very short list of names and (possibly fake) email address. You might be missing out on a lot of business opportunities at Lake of the Ozarks . We at Lake Area Chamber of Commerce have a solution: The first and only Virtual Trade Show at Lake of the Ozarks . Boost your business’s exposure, reputation, and investment power by participating in this cutting edge technology. 1. Our Virtual Trade Show Does the Work for You Free up your time to focus on managing your thriving business while we do the leg-work collecting leads for you. Rather than dedicating staff, marketing funds, and office time to attending a trade show, trust the experts in lake area business by listing your business on o

Opening a business can be a very exciting and stressful time in your life.  If you have decided on the type of business that you would like to open the next question may be, where should you open the business?   If you are looking for a picturesque backdrop for your business, we think the best place for you to start a business is the Lake of the Ozarks .  Lake of the Ozarks is one of the largest man-made lakes with the beautiful Ozark Mountains surrounding the lake that resembles a dragon.     Thriving Business Environment There is a very diverse business setting at the Lake of the Ozarks.  From tourist-friendly businesses to agricultural businesses to industrial businesses and many others in between, there are many potential ventures waiting.  With 1150 miles of shoreline, the Lake of the Ozarks has stunning sunsets, a robust influx of tourists throughout the summer months, special events throughout the year, and an economy that continues to grow season after season.  

The Lake of the Ozarks is a popular destination for many families around the Midwest. As the Lake Area Chamber , we get a number of visitors from all over the country through the doors of Willmore Lodge. Along with those visitors come many questions about fun things for families to do while they're here. Check out some of the exciting things the Lake of the Ozarks has in store for you and your loved ones this summer! Attractions There are a ton of exciting attractions around the Lake of the Ozarks. Many of our member businesses are in the attraction business and love to provide locals and visitors alike with fun activities to enjoy. From go-karting to arcades to natural attractions to waterparks, you're sure to find the perfect attraction your entire family can experience. Dining One of the most fun parts of a vacation is getting to experience new and unique dining experiences. Our beautiful area offers a number of dining establishments -- many of which have water acc

While the heat of the summer is upon us, before we know it the temps will start to cool down and fall will be here. At the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce , fall means it's time for our annual fall dinner & awards! If you've attended in the past, you know the evening is filled with fantastic food, great company, and awesome entertainment! We have some unique sponsorship opportunities for our upcoming fall dinner and our Lake of the Ozarks chamber is going to tell you all about them below! AROUND THE WORLD: Lake Area Chamber Annual Fall Dinner & Awards Thursday, October 17th, 2019 5:30-8:00pm The Regalia Hotel & Conference Center Annual Fall Dinner Sponsorship Opportunities: Platinum Sponsor $1,000 Tickets with preferential seating for 10 guests ¼ page ad in event program Dinner table sponsor placard Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor with company logo in a continuous slide show at the event *Platinum Sponsors may purchase additional dinner tickets f

August is going to be an exciting and busy month for the Young Professionals at the Lake , a branch of the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce . This group of young entrepreneurs, business owners, and business associates come together to help support the goals of the Lake Area Chamber while strengthening the involvement with the chamber with the younger generation. There are three exciting events happening this month for our YPL group and we're going to help keep you in the loop in this week's blog. Don't miss out on these awesome Young Professionals at the Lake events this month! About Young Professionals at the Lake: Member business owners or employees of area businesses that are aged 21-45 can join our Young Professionals at the Lake and take advantage of the professional development offered by the group. Connecting young professionals to foster community engagement, exchange ideas and support the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s mission and activities. The Young Profes